--- title: "Mobilising App" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e300d21-1f49-4497-b61b-64858664a960" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e300d21-1f49-4497-b61b-64858664a960" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e300d21-1f49-4497-b61b-64858664a960.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e300d21-1f49-4497-b61b-64858664a960.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2017-09-08" --- # Mobilising App Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e300d21-1f49-4497-b61b-64858664a960 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e300d21-1f49-4497-b61b-64858664a960) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e300d21-1f49-4497-b61b-64858664a960.json) ## Summary The Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking bids for the "Mobilising App" project, aimed at replacing existing wide area paging systems due to service cessation by Vodafone. This tender falls under the services category, specifically seeking software packages and information systems, with the tender period closing on 9th October 2017. The contract will commence on 1st November 2017 and is expected to last until 31st October 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested suppliers to participate. The relevant delivery address is located in Aylesbury, England, with the postal code HP20 1BD. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who specialise in software development and mobile application solutions. The urgency of the requirement for a reliable and innovative mobilising system allows businesses with technical expertise in app development and integration services to respond effectively. Companies that have experience in emergency service communications or similar software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their visibility and potentially expanding their client base within the public sector. ## Notice Local Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) have been using wide area paging over the last few decades as a means of primarily contacting or mobilising officers and some crews. There have been two main providers - Vodafone Paging and PageOne. These are currently the only two traditional national paging suppliers in the UK with any market share. As of Q2 2017, Vodafone announced that they were looking to sell their paging business to PageOne, which was subsequently rejected by the Competition and Markets Authority. Following this all customers were given notice that Vodafone were to close their paging business completely by November 2017 (6 months' notice). Following feedback, a later & final date of March 2018 has been announced. Immediately after the announcement, the three Thames Valley Fire & Rescue Services (BFRS, OFRS & RBFRS) met to discuss options for the way forward as well as investigating the most obvious solution of transferring our paging requirements like for like to PageOne. The decision was taken that given the cessation of Vodafone's service this was the opportune time to assess our needs and seek a different solution that would meet our requirements both now and into the future. There is an urgent need for BFRS, OFRS & RBFRS to identify a suitable replacement within a limited timescale due to all Officers, On Call & Day Crewing personnel currently being alerted via Vodafone wide area pagers. The decision has therefore been taken to move to an app based mobilising system. Additional information: To access the full tender documents you must register at the below link and express an interest in the tender: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ef9d05-1229-42dd-a254-59858492bb7a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury East | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 8 Sep 2017 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ef9d05-1229-42dd-a254-59858492bb7a - 8 Sep 2017 at 15:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ef9d05-1229-42dd-a254-59858492bb7a - 8 Sep 2017 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ef9d05-1229-42dd-a254-59858492bb7a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ef9d05-1229-42dd-a254-59858492bb7a 8th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6e4571b-7936-4124-96b7-00c9d6d4904f ITT Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/094e1a8e-384c-4f5e-9aa2-9079a5da39e7 Specification Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25558458-60ef-4f0f-a145-2e46f4b0a91b Pricing Schedule - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home Tender Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/309f9260-d2aa-4063-bac0-692b6cbd8675 ITT Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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